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It’s time for another weekly meal plan! This week’s schedule is full of simple, family-friendly dinners that make busy nights a little simpler. These recipes are perfect for when you just want something fast and delicious on the table.
Hearty and delicious meal plan
There’s nothing better than gathering around the table to enjoy a comforting home-cooked meal. If you’re looking for dinners the whole family will love (and actually stick around), these hearty, family-friendly recipes are a great place to start. Do you want more ideas? Check out all my other weekly meal plans here.
Foods 4 to 6 + Includes a shopping list
This free weekly meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinnertime with five delicious, familiar recipes and a nice shopping list to make your easier week.
Creamy Sausage Spaghetti
Rich, silky, and full of flavor, this creamy sausage spaghetti comes together quickly with simple ingredients and the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and fresh.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a 20-minute dinner packed with juicy shrimp, tender pasta, and a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce you’ll crave again and again.
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A General Tso Bread chicken
Sticky and Spicy General Tso Chicken, made in one skillet and ready in about 30 minutes! Great takeout flavor with hardly any cleanup!
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Pan nachos
Baked Skillet Nachos are filled with a layer of French fries, ground beef, refried beans, black olives, chopped tomatoes, corn, and cheese sprinkled on top and then baked to perfection. The possibilities are endless!
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Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs
These Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs are cooked low and slow all day long, resulting in juicy perfection that melts in your mouth with minimal effort.
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Why I continue with weekly meal planning
When life gets busy, having dinner ready is one less thing to stress about. Here are a few more reasons why I’m sticking with it!
- save money: Groceries are not cheap. If you plan ahead, that means fewer impulse purchases and less food waste.
- Save time: No more looking in the fridge at 5pm or that “what’s for dinner?” panic.
- eat better: If I have a meal plan, I’m much less likely to buy takeout out of desperation.
Each weekly meal plan also comes with a free printable shopping list that’s already measured out and organized for you. Simply print it out, buy what you need at the store, and enjoy these quick and easy dinners.
What to serve with this week’s meals
Bread
4-Ingredient Artisan Bread
3 hours 55 minutes
Easy
Garlic Edamame
10 minutes
Dressings, sauces and dressings
guacamole
15 minutes
Helpful tips
How to boil corn on the cob
15 minutes
Leftover Storage
I only plan dinners from Monday to Friday. Weekends are our time to relax, be spontaneous, or treat ourselves to something fun. If you have leftovers from the week, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy a night without cooking when you need it most.
